Real friends are hard to find but once you find them they can
bring so much joy in to your life. However, not everyone can be
that special confidant. Just like other relationships it takes
two parties to make it work and I am sure that you must know at
least one person that instead of bringing light in to your being
consumes your energy and time. Here are some people you should
steer clear from:
Liar, Liar- Just like the Jim Carey movie where he played the
part of a lawyer that was accustomed to lying on regular basis;
well according to your friend her life is perfect. Her husband
is the most romantic man in the World, her kids are the
smartest, and she makes more money than any one you know. Oh!
Did you hear she has a mansion but, rather live in an apartment.
Yeah Right! You can stick around but all the lying gets annoying.
Racer – Have you tried taking a course, develop a new interest?
Then, you find out you friend is also interested in the same
area. At first you feel flattered and support her but, later you
find out she’s opposing you by hinting how much better she is or
talented than you. Little did you know you were competing
against her! A little challenge can be motivating but people
should be able to relax around their friends.
Copy Cathy – You and your friend are a perfect match have the
same taste in clothes, food etc. but, you find out it is too
much once she starts repeating your own word. I do not know many
people that would like to have a clone.
Needy Nina – Sure friendship is all about being there for each
other in times of need. However, if you can predict that your
friend will need a favor from you AGAIN; then chances are she
might be taking advantage of you. We all have our own problems
and should take care of them accordingly. It may sound harsh
but, true.
Flirty Flora – She has reputation of being the biggest flirt. In
her mind she thinks she is too hot because of the attention she
gets from the opposite sex. However, the reality is that men are
responding to the sexy signals she sends. Could she be flirting
with your man too?
Two Face Tina – I will never forget the day that I was in a
social gathering where someone approached me and made a comment:
The food is awful! Even though, there was some truth in that
statement I refrained from criticizing the host (my friend).
However, when the host joined us for conversation she told her
without anybody asking her “The food was wonderful! Honestly her
comment was not a big deal but, was it really necessary to be a
hypocrite? This person’s behavior that day made me think twice
about her character. I wonder to what extent she wears a mask.
Tormenting Terry- This person is nice to you one minute and the
next is nasty. Has no boundary to what she says about you in
your presence. Always has a cruel remark, do I have to tell you
that this is not a friend at all. Her only purpose is to torment
you and others around her in order to feel better about herself.
Stay away from people like this and stand up for yourself if
necessary.
Distant Dena – This is a friend that seems uninterested in
spending time or communicating with you. She made had been a
good friend before but, keep in mind that people change and grow
apart. This is natural and you might just have to let go! Invest
your time in developing new friendships.